2017 Inside Asian Gaming Power 50: Number 26 - Phil-lip Chun
26 Phil-lip Chun
CHAIRMAN AND CEOParadise Group
POWER SCORE932
LAST YEAR32
CLAIMS TO FAME • Son of Rak-won Chun, who founded Paradise Group in 1972 • Has 50% market share of Korea’s foreigners-only casino revenue
It’s been a frustrating year for Paradise Group. A year that should have s... Tuesday, 05 December 2017 13:28

2017 Inside Asian Gaming Power 50: Number Five - Steve Wynn
5 Steve Wynn
CHAIRMAN AND CEOWynn Resorts Ltd
CHAIRMAN AND CEOWynn Macau Ltd
POWER SCORE3,375
LAST YEAR5
CLAIMS TO FAME • Pioneer of the integrated resort concept • A visionary who helped reinvent Las Vegas as a destination • Renowned for setting new standards in luxury, service and ope... Tuesday, 05 December 2017 13:27

2017 Inside Asian Gaming Power 50: Number 28 - David Attenborough
28 David Attenborough
MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CEOTabcorp Holdings
POWER SCORE908
LAST YEAR31
CLAIMS TO FAME • 27 years of industry experience in England, South Africa and Australia • Heads Australia’s biggest racing and wagering company
As if looking after Australia’s racing and wagering... Tuesday, 05 December 2017 13:17

2017 Inside Asian Gaming Power 50: Number Three - Lawrence Ho
3 Lawrence Ho
CHAIRMAN AND CEOMelco Resorts and Entertainment
CHAIRMAN AND CEOMelco International
POWER SCORE4,844
LAST YEAR4
CLAIMS TO FAME • Full authority over portfolio after breakup of Melco Crown partnership with James Packer • Positioned in Macau, Philippines, Russia and Europe •... Tuesday, 05 December 2017 13:14

2017 Inside Asian Gaming Power 50: Number 29 - Ji Xiaobo
29 Ji Xiaobo
SAIPAN PROJECT DIRECTORImperial Pacific International Holdings
POWER SCORE898
LAST YEAR-
CLAIMS TO FAME • Described by colleagues as “mastermind” of Imperial Pacific International casino resort in Saipan • Soft opened permanent casino in July; hotel and more to come
With th... Tuesday, 05 December 2017 13:14

2017 Inside Asian Gaming Power 50: Number 31 - Ham Seung-hui
31 Ham Seung-hui
PRESIDENT & CEOKangwon Land
POWER SCORE845
LAST YEAR-
CLAIMS TO FAME • In charge of Korea’s only locals casino • Has tried to rid Kangwon Land of criminal activity
For the past 16 years, Korea’s Kangwon Land has been living the dream, controlling the only “locals... Tuesday, 05 December 2017 13:09

Climbing the mountain
ASX-listed Silver Heritage Group finally launched hotel and casino operations at its new Tiger Palace Resort Bhairahawa in late 2017, having survived the 2015 earthquake, a fuel blockade on the Nepal-India border and an AU$19 million (US$14.4 million) funding shortage as a result of the delays. ... Monday, 29 January 2018 15:07

Can sportsbooks survive a 1% tax on handle?
The big news coming out of the United States this year is the likely striking down of the federal ban on sports betting. But with many states licking their lips in anticipation of added tax dollars, the sports betting industry may well have another crippling fight on its hands.
THE US Supreme C... Monday, 29 January 2018 15:05

Herman Ng:Macau Pioneer
Inside Asian Gaming discovers a bit more about Herman Ng, CEO and Executive Director of Macau-based slot machine services firm Asia Pioneer Entertainment (APE).
Ben Blaschke: Can you start by telling us a bit about yourself and your background?
Herman Ng: I grew up in Macau and then when I was 16 ... Monday, 29 January 2018 14:52